Which of the following are tools used by the president to influence legislation in their role as chief legislator? (1 point)

Question

• sending armed forces to conflict and appointing generals
• appointing members of the executive branch and preparing the budget
• negotiating treaties and appointing ambassadors
• giving the State of the Union and issuing executive orders

Answer 1

The tools used by the president to influence legislation in their role as chief legislator include:

• giving the State of the Union and issuing executive orders

The State of the Union address allows the president to outline their legislative agenda and priorities to Congress and the public, while issuing executive orders can be a way to implement policies that may not require legislation.